BLU Life 8 vs BLU Studio X5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
BLU Life 8
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
BLU Life 8
Better display
BLU Life 8
Lighter body
BLU Life 8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 480 |
| PPI | 294 | 196 |
| Screen-to-body | 68.1 | 65.6 |
Platform
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-450MP4 | — |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6592 | — |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 11 |
Memory
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC | microSDXC |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 720p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| stand by | Up to 900 h (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 24 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 145 | 145 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 10.1 |
| Weight (g) | 136 | 149 |
| Width (mm) | 69.8 | 72.4 |
Launch
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, May. Released 2014, May | 2022, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2022, July |
Network
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900 - L280a | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | BLU Life 8 | BLU Studio X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both BLU Life 8 and BLU Studio X5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
BLU Life 8 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 8 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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